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Many of us tend to compare ourselves to other people. When you compare yourself to your friend or coworker occasionally, there's nothing wrong with it, as such a comparison helps you become better and stay motivated to reach your goals. However, if you are constantly comparing yourself to others, it's a red flag.

If you compare yourself to a previous time in your life and you believe that your past was better than your present, it's a sure sign you unconsciously compare yourself to others. Focus on your present and enjoy new happy and bad moments in your life instead of past ones.

 Do you want to make more money because your friend has a higher paycheck than you? You think that your neighbors, friends, and coworkers have a better life because they can afford to buy a new car. But, are you sure that they really can afford all those things? After all, they might have lots of debts and financial problems.  

Probably you often say something like ‘Your hair is more beautiful than mine' or ‘You're so slim and I'm so plump since I can't drop those extra pounds.' You should never ever say such things. You are special and you are absolutely beautiful no matter your age, weight and height.

Many of us are trying to stop comparing ourselves to others, but at the same time many of us don't even know that we have such a bad habit. Remember, no one is perfect. Stay grateful, love yourself and enjoy your present life.

 A. When you compare, you find your strengths and weaknesses. 

 B. Learn how to love your body, accept yourself and love yourself. 

 C. People who are constantly comparing themselves to others are more likely to succeed. 

 D. Your past was not as good as you may think now. 

 E. Comparing yourself to others has its advantages and disadvantages. 

 F. Comparing brings insecurity and makes us miserable. 

 G. Moreover, money will never make you happy, remember it. 

Videos and video calls are becoming increasingly popular on social media in China, particularly on WeChat, the country's most-used messaging app. We Chat's 1.08 billion monthly active users last year made 410 million daily video and audio calls. That was 5.7 times more than in 2015, when WeChat first disclosed its operational data.

 Uploading videos on WeChat Moments, a function that allows users to share their latest whereabouts, has become more widely used, with the number of videos posted multiplying 4.8 times in the past 4 years. 

As a one-stop solution for Chinese people's daily lives, WeChat has been able to produce a breakdown (明细) of its users' preferences by age group. Those born in the 1980s for example are followers of news related to state and public affairs, whereas those younger than 20 spend the most on sweet treats.

In line with previous findings, China's elderly population are becoming adept at using WeChat as a means of communication and conducting errands (办差事). As of September 2018, over 63 million users were registered as 55 years old or above. This group recorded an average length of 11 minutes for video calls, topping all age groups. WeChat Wallet has also registered exponential (指数的) growth, with payments in public transportation and high-speed traffic rising 4.7 times and 6.3 times, separately. Spending in retail stores and dining via WeChat rose by 1.5 times and 1.7 times. The number of users who use the app for making medical appointments and paying bills almost tripled.

 What's the point of studying? It's something you might ask yourself if you're studying for a degree or struggling to complete the homework, especially if your friends seem to be out having a good time, or are working and earning lots of money. 

 Many of us choose to go to university as a first step towards a good career but sometimes that career is hard to achieve and graduates end up doing something they are overqualified for. With the increasing costs of university, students begin to ask themselves whether a degree path is the best route into a career. There is a need for much better career advice and guidance on employment in addition to university education. 

 But other new research says that a degree will, in the long run, earn you more. However, there are differences in your earning potential. Dr Jack Britton says that" Graduates of the 24 Russell Group universities earn an average of ￡33,500 after five years-about 40% more than those who studied at other universities." 

 However, it has found it's not just the location but other factors that can play a part in what you can earn, such as the subject a student chooses to study. It discovered that five years after graduation, the income gap between students who studied the subjects that attract the highest and lowest salaries can be considerable. Graduates in subjects such as law, medicine, and dentistry as well, tend to do well. And as they progress, the pay gap between these careers and others, such as the creative arts widens. There are other factors too that influence what you might earn: Five years after graduation, men earn on average14% more than women. Also, a student's social background can have an effect, with those from better-off households much more likely to go to university and particularly a good one. 

But if you still feel university doesn't deliver the best opportunities then there are encouraging words from Alistair Jarvis, head of Universities UK, who told BBC News that "Employers are demanding more graduates and graduates are half as likely to be unemployed as non-graduates. There are many good graduate outcomes coming from universities. " So maybe all that studying is worth it--after all "no pain, no gain"!

 Is smile just a facial expression? Of course not! It is not only used to express pleasure, affection, and friendliness, but also the commonest way to show our good will perfectly without saying anything. A Chinese saying runs: "Never hit a person who is smiling at you." It is a time-proven fact that smile is a language all its own — a universal language — understood by the people of every nation in the world. We may not speak the same tongue as our foreign neighbors, but we smile in the same tongue. We need no interpreter for thus expressing love, happiness, or good will. 

  One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed quite unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. On the outside stood a young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, brilliant smile covered his face. The magic power of that smile made all bitterness within me melt, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding. "Beautiful day, isn't it?" I remarked, in passing. Then, obeying an impulse (冲动), I turned back. "I really owe you a debt of gratitude," I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. "Carlos, he no speak English," she volunteered. "You want I should tell him something?" At that moment I felt changed. Carlos' smile had made a big person of me. My friendliness and good will toward all mankind stood ten feet tall. "Yes," my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, "Tell him I said, 'Thank you!'" "Thank you?" The woman seemed slightly confused. 

  I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. "Just tell him that." I insisted. "He'll understand. I am sure!" 

  Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody. 

 Maine Coast Trek 

 The beautiful harbors, small towns, and winding back roads along the coastline from Boston, MA to Bar Harbor, ME make this biking and camping adventure unforgettable.  

 You'll spend time in Portsmouth and Portland, both cities rich in maritime history and culture, and shop in nearby Freeport, the home of LL Bean. You'll bike across the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and look out over vistas stretching 100 miles from the 420 foot-tall Penobscot Narrows Observatory, the tallest bridge public bridge observatory in the world. Then it's on to Acadia National Park to bike along carriage roads, hike Cadillac Mountain, and check out the trendy shops and eateries in Bar Harbor.  

 Pack your swimsuit and your sneakers! The Maine Coast Trek is jam-packed with outdoor adventure! 

 Apply now to bike the Maine Coast! 

 Trek Highlights  

 Visit Portsmouth, Portland, Bar Harbor, and Bangor  

 Bike through beautiful Maine towns, harbors, and state parks  

Climb the world's tallest bridge tower at Penobscot Narrows

 Bike, hike, and swim for 3 days in Acadia National Park  

 Trek Details  

 Starts: Boston, MA  

 Ends: Boston, MA (bus from Bangor) 

Cost: $2, 500—16 days

 Biking: MODERATE (Approximate Daily Mileage 30-50) 

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Yours,

Li Hua

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Last week, I visited Luoyang but met a kind and caring guide, who left the deep impression on me. In the way, she told us a lot about this old city. Not only we know about the city, but we were invited to eat various special snack. Unfortunately, I got my left foot seriously injuring. It was horrible painful when I walked. Seeing I have difficulty walking, she came to my assistance. Accompanied by her, I returned back to the bus to wait for other tourists. I was really grateful for his kindness.

Talk to a robot about my anxious feelings? Okay, I'll give it a go.

Nowadays, more and more people are 1 artificial intelligence (AI) to help them solve problems and answer questions. But what about health? 2 , that's too important to trust a robot. Really?

My mother has had a serious 3 recently, and I have two small children, a great partner and a full-time job. Often the 4 about my mother's coming death kept me 5 at night with my head spinning (旋转). I felt 6 but could not fall asleep.

However, 7 I'm lucky enough to work in the mental health field, I've heard about a tool 8 by a team of scientists at Stanford University in the USA — Woebot. I loved the idea of texting my 9 at 9 p.m. on the couch — a time that was 10 for me. I didn't have to schedule anything, so it found me where I was.

Woebot 11 itself as a "choose-your-own-adventure self-help book" that learns from your 12 . It uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (认知行为疗法) to monitor your moods and learn strategies to 13 you when you are in trouble. It asks you how you're feeling and

14  therapy for you at your selected time on each day.

Surprisingly, Woebot sent me a 15  every day and the language was chatty. It used a variety of CBT techniques but most frequently we looked at the 16  thoughts I was having and helped me reframe (重构) them. Woebot also used emojis, pictures, videos and links to

17  a point.

I do feel 18 for having got some of these thoughts out and I did 19 some language and techniques to support myself. Although I don't need to use Woebot every day anymore, it's a healthy mechanism (机制) to 20 whenever I need it.

Patience is something that many of us struggle with. I know that I am certainly one who has a hard time dealing with delays. After all, we live in a world of instant satisfaction and overnight shipping. We can have anything that we want delivered to our doorstep right away. We can pick from a variety of entertainment options at any given moment. 

The truth of the matter is, however, that anything good rarely happens quickly.  You have to develop your patience over time by taking real action. This applies to a number of things: launching a business, waiting to go to an event, or striving to achieve your personal goals.

Here are a few tips to help you become more patient:

Make yourself wait on things. This can include eating, purchasing items, or taking any sort of action.  It will help you increase your current patience levels and become less anxious moving forward. Try it.

Sometimes pause actually means there is hope. Perhaps you'll meet a lot of wonderful people while waiting in line, or you will find that something put off is actually better in the future.

Understand that life is full of delays.  If there were delays, we would all have to accept. Ups and downs are what build character, and often, the longer we wait, the more we enjoy it. So wait it out with the best of them.

A. It usually takes a lot of work and a long wait.

B. The more patient you are, the luckier you become.

C. Teach yourself to look on the bright side of delays.

D. There is no one straight path to happiness or success.

E. Being patient is a must if you want to achieve success.

F. As a result, being patient has become increasingly difficult for most of us.

G. Work to overcome whatever makes you anxious and force yourself to wait.

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